David Battles

Friday, July 11, 2003

BLOOMFIELD -- David Lynn Battles, 48, died July 10, 2003, at his home.

Born Jan. 26, 1955, in Kennett, son of Maxine McGrew Battles of Senath and the late John Battles, he was employed as a control room operator for Associated Electric in New Madrid and was a resident of Senath until 1992 when he moved to Bloomfield.

On Jan. 23, 1973, he married Debbie Hicks who survives of the home.

In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include: two sons, Mike Battles of Bloomfield and Levi Battles of St. Louis; one daughter, Tammy Pullum of Bloomfield; five brothers, Bill Battles of Richardson, Texas, Glen Battles of Racine, Wis., Larry Battles of Flintville, Tenn., Gary Battles of Garland, Texas, and Randy Battles of Kenosha, Wis.; two sisters, Faye Gurley of Kennett and Angelia Battles of Senath; and five grandchildren.

Two brothers, Jerry Battles and Kenneth Battles, also preceded him in death.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield where services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Billy Davis will officiate.